ETPU Foam Precursor Sheets from China
Noncellular expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (ETPU) precursor sheets for subsequent steam-chest molding. HTS 3920.99.5000 for these unreinforced TPU sheets before expansion process. Used in athletic footwear manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Clearly mark as 'precursor sheets - not expanded'; provide density specs confirming noncellular status pre-molding
• Include steam expansion processing parameters